The art and science of shade selection in composite dentistry involves the precise matching of dental composite materials to the natural color of a patient’s teeth. This process is crucial for achieving aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking restorations. Dentists consider factors such as the patient’s tooth color, translucency, and surface texture, as well as the lighting conditions in which the restoration will be viewed. Advanced shade guides, digital photography, and spectrophotometers are often used to analyze tooth color and select the most appropriate composite shade. Additionally, dentists may employ their artistic skill and experience to customize the shade, blending multiple composite shades or incorporating characterization techniques to mimic the subtle variations found in natural teeth. Dr Aastha Dureja takes you through these concepts for shade selection in composites.
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 1
- Duration 60 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 84
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Requirements
- BDS MDS
Features
- shade selection
Target audiences
- all dental practitioners